The two types of roots are fibrous roots and the taproot system.
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What roots are fine and spread instead of growing deep in the soil?
Fibrous roots are generally easy to uproot because they are are fine and spread instead of growing deep in the soil.
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What roots are made up of a single big root with smaller roots growing from it?
TAPROOT SYSTEM is a single big root with smaller roots growing from it. They sometimes are used as food storage, like in carrots, radish, turnips, etc.
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What is the epidermis in root crops?
It is the SKIN where you can find ROOT HAIRS or tiny roots.
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What is the cortex?
The cortex is the outer layer of the root or stem that is responsible for moving water and dissolved minerals into the center of the root and for food storage.
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What is the xylem?
The xylem are the tiny tubes that carry water and minerals up into the plant.
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What are specialized roots?
Specialized roots do not penetrate deep into the soil but instead grow in the different parts of the plant.
